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Persistent infectious diseases say – IDO. Role of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase in disease pathogenesis and implications for therapy
23 Nov 2012
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Indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) is an enzyme that catabolises tryptophan - an essential amino acid critical for T cell proliferation. Initially recognized as a first line of host defense against infectious pathogens, IDO has been subsequently identified as an important immune-regulator inhibiting T-cell responses and promoting immune tolerance. Research over the past few years has demonstrated a crucial role...
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